Member Network Events

Comic-Cartoon Competition 2024

Event dates: 9 September - 18 October 2024
Event summary: Students in years 12/13 are invited to draw and submit a single comic-cartoon picture connected to this year’s chosen theme “Improving Life with Wearable Sensors”.
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Advent Calendar Poster Challenge 2024

Event dates: 9 September - 8 November 2024
Event summary: Students in years 7/8, working in teams of four, are invited to prepare an A3 poster explaining the chemistry behind a symbol that represents any December celebration to them.
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East Anglia Top of the Bench Regional Competition 2024-25

Event dates: 16 September 2024 09:00 - 4 December 2024
Event summary: Registration information for East Anglia Top of the Bench Regional Competition 2024-25
Event Venue: United Kingdom

The 20th RSC Chemical Biology and Bioorganic Group (CBBG) Firbush Conference

Event dates: 20 September 2024 12:00 - 22 September 2024 13:00
Event summary: The Chemical Biology and Bioorganic Group Firbush Conference is a showcase for Early Career academics and industry professionals working in the chemical biology and bio-organic chemistry field.
Event Venue: Firbush Conference Centre, Killin, FK21 8SU, United Kingdom

Digitizing Process Development at Boehringer Ingelheim

Event dates: 24 September 2024 14:00-15:00
Event summary: September edition of the RSC Process 91AV and Technology Group. The event is being recorded.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Machine Learning in Molecular Modelling Student-Led Workshop

Event dates: 24 September 2024 09:00-18:00
Event summary: This workshop provides a platform for PhD candidates and early-career researchers to discuss machine learning's impact on molecular modelling and its potential applications in their work.
Event Venue: Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom

Global Conversation on Sustainability 2024 (GCS24)

Event dates: 25 September 2024 14:00-17:00
Event summary: The main theme is "Sustainability in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)".
Event Venue: Aston University (Adrian Cadbury Lecture Theatre - ABS 0.05 Aston Business School) , Birmingham , B4 7UP, United Kingdom

Continuous Manufacturing and Analytical Strategy

Event dates: 26 September 2024 09:00-16:50
Event summary: This symposium will examine some of the challenges and opportunities in the development, manufacturing and quality assurance of continuous manufacturing of drug substances and drug products.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Teesside Local Section Members Luncheon

Event dates: 28 September 2024 12:30
Event summary: Teesside Local Section Members Luncheon 12:30 SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2024. The Spotted Dog, The Green, High Coniscliffe, Darlington DL2 2LJ
Event Venue: The Spotted Dog, Darlington, DL2 2LJ, United Kingdom

AGM follwed by "Brewing the Atom Beers Way"

Event dates: 3 October 2024 18:30-21:00
Event summary: Following our AGM, Allan and Sarah Rice from Atom Beers will tell us how they make their various brews here in Hull.
Event Venue: University of Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, United Kingdom

October Webinar on Protein and Peptide Science

Event dates: 4 October 2024 13:00-14:00
Event summary: Upcoming Webinars for All Peptide and Protein Enthusiasts
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Why crystals will save the world - a talk on crystal engineering, in-situ analysis and application in chemistry and industry

Event dates: 9 October 2024 17:45-20:45
Event summary: Crystal engineering has evolved to offer a mechanism to design the right crystalline material for the right application, with new bespoke crystalline materials to address global challenges.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Shifting your mindset project: A Fireside Chat to reflect on the inaugural programme

Event dates: 10 October 2024 18:00-19:00
Event summary: The Management Interest Group delivered a project funded by the Socioeconomic Fund to provide tools to build a resilient mindset.
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Tour of UK Supreme Court with RSC Law Group

Event dates: 11 October 2024 11:00-13:00
Event summary: One hour tour of the UK Supreme Court with the RSC Law Group at 11 am on Friday 11 October 2024, followed by informal lunch in on-site café.
Event Venue: UK Supreme Court, London, SW1P 3BD, United Kingdom

Traditional autumn walk in Blean Woods

Event dates: 12 October 2024 10:00-14:00
Event summary: Meeting at 10am in Rough Common Car Park (Free, but gets busy), CT2 9DD, those who use public transport there is an alternative meeting point at 9am at Canterbury Coach Station by the Lamb sculpture
Event Venue: Blean Woods, Blean, CT2 9DD, United Kingdom

The Place of 91AV in a Doughnut Economy

Event dates: 14 October 2024 10:30-16:30
Event summary: This event, organized by the 91AV, focuses on the vital role of chemists in achieving sustainability within the framework of a "doughnut economy".
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

New horizons in nanoelectrochemistry

Event dates: 14 - 16 October 2024
Event summary: A unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences.
Event Venue: Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China

2024 Chemical Impacts of Climate Change: Lunchtime online talks and discussion series

Event dates: 15 October 2024 12:30-13:30
Event summary: A series of lunch time talks and discussion on the topic of 'Chemical Impacts of Climate Change' with the aim of creating a community and sharing knowledge and skills.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

91AV, Medicine and History

Event dates: 16 October 2024 10:15-17:00
Event summary: This conference will explore the history of the connections between chemistry, pharmacy and medicine over the last two centuries.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Radionuclide Production in the UK 2024

Event dates: 16 October 2024 09:00-18:30
Event summary: Following the success of the first Radionuclide Production in the UK meeting in October 2023, the Radiochemistry Group are pleased to present a second meeting in the series, co-hosted by NPL.
Event Venue: National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Teddington, TW11 0LW, United Kingdom

6th International Symposium on Halogen Bonding - ISXB6

Event dates: 20 - 25 October 2024
Event summary: The ISXB6 aims to bring together researchers who are interested in halogen bonding and related interactions, from fundamental principles to applied technologies.
Event Venue: Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel, Srebreno, 20207 , Croatia

Retired Members' Lunch - SE/Kent Sections

Event dates: 24 October 2024 12:15-14:00
Event summary: Lunch and a few drinks with friendly retired Members. Bull's Head Pub and Restaurant, Chiselhurst, Kent.
Event Venue: The Bull's Head, Chiselhurst, BR7 6NR, United Kingdom

Teesside Local Section Members Luncheon

Event dates: 26 October 2024 12:30
Event summary: Teesside Local Section Members Luncheon 12:30 SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER 2024. The High Force Hotel, Alston Rd, Forest-in-Teesdale, Co. Durham, DL12 0XH
Event Venue: The High Force Hotel, Forest-in-Teesdale, DL12 0XH, United Kingdom

Sustainability at AstraZeneca: Use of earth-abundant metal catalysis in Chemical Development

Event dates: 29 October 2024 14:00-15:00
Event summary: October webinar for the RSC's Process 91AV and Technology Group
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Humphry Davy Lecture: The 91AV of the Universe

Event dates: 29 October 2024 18:00-20:30
Event summary: In this year’s C&M Local Section Humphry Davy Lecture we will be exploring The 91AV of the Universe with Mike Edmunds, Emeritus Professor of Astrophysics at Cardiff University.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Industry, Technologies and Developments

Event dates: 30 October 2024 14:00-17:00
Event summary: Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage is a much discussed climate mitigation strategy. This seminar will cover the industry, technology, geology, economics and wider environmental benefits.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Pan-Industrial impacts of the proposed EU ban on “PFAS” materials.

Event dates: 31 October 2024 19:00-20:00
Event summary: A proposal for a complete ban on manufacture, use, or distribution of most PFAS was made under EU REACH regulations and is currently out for consultation.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

November Webinar on Protein and Peptide Science

Event dates: 1 November 2024 13:00-14:00
Event summary: Online webinar for all the Peptide and Protein Enthusiasts.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Mid Scotland Section Quiz Night

Event dates: 1 November 2024 19:00-22:00
Event summary: An opportunity to come and compete in our annual quiz. A variety of rounds testing scientific and general knowledge will test all in attendance. A Light buffet will be provided after the quiz.
Event Venue: Falkirk Golf Club, Falkirk, FK2 7YP, United Kingdom

Shaping the Future of Science at Victrex

Event dates: 6 November 2024 18:30-20:00
Event summary: A talk from the Chief Scientist at Victrex Dr. John Grasmeder. The talk will discuss who Victrex is, what they do and then an array of topics from polymer science, products and sustainability targets.
Event Venue: Victrex Technology Centre, Hillhouse , Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4QD, United Kingdom

Chilterns and Middlesex Section Top of the Bench Competition

Event dates: 6 November 2024 16:00
Event summary: An online contest in which teams from schools across the Chilterns and Middlesex area compete in a chemistry quiz. An event designed to inspire students and encourage interest in chemistry.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Communicating sustainability: enhancing research impact

Event dates: 6 November 2024 11:30-16:45
Event summary: This workshop is focused on improving communication skills to effectively promote sustainable solutions.
Event Venue: Imperial College London, London, W12 0BZ, United Kingdom

Artificial Intelligence in Pharmaceuticals, Health and 91AV Production Industries

Event dates: 6 November 2024 17:00-18:00
Event summary: This webinar is about what is AI and what it is not. Two IBM presenters will exemplify how AI has made and continues to make an impact in the Pharmaceutical, Health and chemical industries.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Liverpool local section Celebratory Gala Dinner

Event dates: 9 November 2024 18:00-23:59
Event summary: Celebratory Gala Dinner including a 3 course meal at the Royal Liver building.
Event Venue: The Royal Liverpool Liver Building, Liverpool, L3 1HU, United Kingdom

Career in 91AV: A Pathway for Encouraging Women in STEM

Event dates: 11 November 2024 09:00 - 13 November 2024 14:30
Event summary: The event targeted at enlightening young Student of most interest, Female students on the needs and various opportunities poised in STEM fields. This view of event would be hosted for 2 days.
Event Venue: Federal University Wukari Taraba State , Wukari , 670101, Nigeria

JPAG Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Awards & Careers Symposium 2024

Event dates: 12 November 2024 09:00-17:30
Event summary: The annual JPAG Symposium is an incredible opportunity to practice your presentation skills, network with peers and find out about career paths available in the field.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

RSC-RSB Annual Joint Meeting 2024

Event dates: 12 November 2024 18:00-20:00
Event summary: Join us for several talks, food and drink at the annual meeting between the Thames Valley Local Sections of the 91AV and the Royal Society of Biology
Event Venue: University of Reading, Reading, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom

The Forge 2024

Event dates: 12 November 2024 09:30 - 13 November 2024 16:00
Event summary: Particle Characterizations group's leading event returns for its third edition. Expect the usual mix of inspiring plenaries and a key focus on presentations from PhDs and early career scientists .
Event Venue: Cloth Hall, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS1 2HA, United Kingdom

RSC Energy Sector 2nd Annual Symposium for Advanced Battery Materials

Event dates: 13 November 2024 09:00-17:00
Event summary: You are warmly invited to join us at the home of the 91AV, Burlington House, London, on Wednesday 13th November for the 2nd Annual Symposium for Advanced Battery Materials.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Retired Members Lunch November 2024

Event dates: 15 November 2024 12:30-15:30
Event summary: A Retired Members Lunch will be held at the Wymondham Rugby Club on November 15th 2024
Event Venue: Wymondham Rugby Club, Wymondham, NR18 0GQ, United Kingdom

Challenges in Catalysis for Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemicals VIII

Event dates: 19 November 2024 10:00-18:00
Event summary: This meeting is suitable for all organic/medicinal chemists (students, early and mid-career) working in academia and industry and for chemical engineers in process development.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

RSC Analytical Biosciences Group Annual General Meeting 2024

Event dates: 20 November 2024 14:00-18:00
Event summary: The Analytical Biosciences Group will be holding our 79th Annual General Meeting on the 20th November 2024. The meeting will take place at the University College London and will also be live streamed.
Event Venue: University College London, London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

Innovations in Process 91AV and Technology 2024

Event dates: 22 November 2024 10:00-17:30
Event summary: Annual in person conference for the RSC Process 91AV and Technology Group
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Process chemistry of the Care Chemicals Industry

Event dates: 26 November 2024 14:00-15:00
Event summary: Webinar as part of monthly series hosted by the RSC's PCTG.
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Intellectual Property Law Seminar 2024

Event dates: 26 November 2024 12:30-18:30
Event summary: The RSC Law Group will be holding its annual and highly popular IP law seminar on Wednesday, 26 November from 12:30 pm at Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BA.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

2024 Chemical Impacts of Climate Change: Lunchtime online talks and discussion series

Event dates: 26 November 2024 12:30-13:15
Event summary: A series of lunch time talks and discussion on the topic of 'Chemical Impacts of Climate Change' with the aim of creating a community and sharing knowledge and skills.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Annual Top of the Bench Schools Quiz

Event dates: 28 November 2024 17:00-19:15
Event summary: Annual chemistry quiz for schools, winners will attend the Top of Bench finals to compete in the RSC national quiz in 2025.
Event Venue: Forge Valley School, Sheffield , S6 5HG, United Kingdom

Materials chemistry poster symposium

Event dates: 29 November 2024
Event summary: This poster symposium brings together outstanding PhD students, post-doctoral researchers, and early-career scientists working in industry.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Teesside Local Section Members Christmas Luncheon

Event dates: 30 November 2024 12:30
Event summary: Teesside Local Section Members Christmas Luncheon 12:30 for 13:00 SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2024. Leonardo Hotel (Jury's Inn) Middlesbrough, Fry Street, Middlesbrough TS1 1JH
Event Venue: Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS1 1JH, United Kingdom

What's in that Perfume? - The 91AV behind an iconic Christmas gift

Event dates: 3 December 2024 18:00-20:00
Event summary: An interactive evening of science and smelling from a perfumer and researchers from Givuadan, a Swiss world leader in fragrances. Hear and smell the olfactive and chemical structures of perfumes.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

JPAG Symposium: Regulatory Hot Topics IX

Event dates: 5 December 2024 09:00-17:00
Event summary: Mitigating counterfeit and falsified medicines will open the JPAG Hot Topics meeting this year followed by updates from the British Pharmacopoiea (BP) team and highlights on ePILs and devices.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Faraday Community poster symposium 2024

Event dates: 6 December 2024
Event summary: The Faraday Community for Physical 91AV brings together PhD students, Post-Doctoral researchers and early career researchers in industry.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

December Webinar on Protein and Peptide Science

Event dates: 6 December 2024 13:00-14:00
Event summary: The researchers presenting will be Dr Alex Brogan from King's College London and Dr Mateo Isidro Sanchez Lopez from the University of Cambridge.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Joint SoBRA / RSC Winter Conference 2024 Current Issues in Contaminated Land Risk Assessment

Event dates: 10 December 2024
Event summary: An annual meeting to update those in the field on new and emerging topics in contaminated land risk assessment.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Chemical Feedstocks for Sustainable Industry 2024

Event dates: 12 December 2024 11:00 - 13 December 2024 17:00
Event summary: The AMCG, the IPCG, the Sustainable Chemicals and Materials Manufacturing Hub (SCHEMA), and iCAST are delighted to announce a new seminar on sustainable chemical feedstocks.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

NMRDG/BRSG Winter Meeting

Event dates: 12 December 2024 10:00 - 13 December 2024 16:00
Event summary: The annual winter meeting of the RSC NMR Discussion Group and IOP British Radiofrequency Spectroscopy Group
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

1st Anglo Italian Chemical Biology Bilateral Meeting (AICBBM-1)

Event dates: 15 December 2024 15:00 - 17 December 2024 18:00
Event summary: First bilateral meeting between the RSC Chemical Biology Bioorganic 91AV Interest Group (CBBG) and the Biological Systems Division of the Italian Chemical Society (SCI)
Event Venue: Perugia (Italy), Perugia, 06123, Italy

Enabling high throughput kinetic experimentation by using flow as a differential kinetic technique

Event dates: 17 December 2024 14:00-15:00
Event summary: December webinar for the RSC's Process 91AV and Technology Group
Event Venue: Zoom, United Kingdom

RSC Biomaterials 91AV Group Annual Meeting

Event dates: 8 January 2025 13:00 - 10 January 2025 13:00
Event summary: Annual meetings of the group are designed to promote biomaterials chemistry research and development, enhance existing links, foster new collaborations and spread expertise.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

RSC Chemical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CNN) Interest Group Annual Symposium

Event dates: 13 January 2025 12:00 - 14 January 2025 15:00
Event summary: This annual flagship event of the RSC Chemical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CNN) Interest Group will cover recent developments in fundamentals and applications of novel nanomaterials.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Recent Appointees in Physical 91AV -- RAPC 2025

Event dates: 13 January 2025 12:30 - 15 January 2025 13:00
Event summary: This meeting is organised by the Faraday Council to bring together recent appointees across physical chemistry from the UK.
Event Venue: University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH9 3FJ, United Kingdom

Top of the Bench Thames Valley Local Section Heat

Event dates: 15 January 2025
Event summary: The next Top of the Bench Thames Valley local section heat will take place on Wednesday, 15th January 2025 (final timings to be confirmed).
Event Venue: University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3SR, United Kingdom

Diamond Light Source - Virtual Visit

Event dates: 21 January 2025 19:00-21:00
Event summary: Join us for a 'virtual visit' of the UK's national synchrotron facility and learn more about how Diamond works, the discoveries that have been made and virtual walkaround of the synchrotron.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Atmospheric chemistry in cold environments Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 17 - 19 February 2025
Event summary: The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Frontiers of Magnetic Resonance

Event dates: 3 April 2025 11:00 - 4 April 2025 16:00
Event summary: NMR Discussion Group Spring Meeting
Event Venue: Southampton TBC, Southampton , n/a, United Kingdom

TAC 2025 - 60th Anniversary Conference

Event dates: 14 April 2025 09:00 - 16 April 2025 17:00
Event summary: Thermal Analysis Conference is an annual event organised by the Thermal Methods Group of the 91AV
Event Venue: University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom

Structural and functional asymmetry of plasma membranes Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 23 - 25 April 2025
Event summary: The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

RSC Organic Division Midlands Regional Meeting 2025

Event dates: 24 April 2025 10:00-18:00
Event summary: The Organic Division Midlands Regional Meeting for 2025 will be held in the Department of 91AV at the University of Nottingham on Thursday 24th April.
Event Venue: University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, United Kingdom

Advances in supramolecular gels Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 30 April - 2 May 2025
Event summary: The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences
Event Venue: Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow, G1 1RD, United Kingdom

Advanced imaging techniques in biomineralisation research Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 14 - 16 May 2025
Event summary: The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences.
Event Venue: TBC, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

European Symposium on Biological and Organic 91AV (ESBOC)

Event dates: 28 May 2025 16:00 - 30 May 2025 13:00
Event summary: The European Symposia in Bio-Organic 91AV (ESBOC) Symposia, established by Cedric Hassall in 1967, will take place on May 28th-30th at Gregynog Hall, mid-Wales.
Event Venue: Gregynog Hall, Newtown, SY16 3PL, United Kingdom

4th RSC Anglo-Nordic Medicinal 91AV Symposium

Event dates: 10 June 2025 00:00 - 13 June 2025 00:00
Event summary: This 2.5 day symposium is the fourth in the very successful series of biannual meetings started in 2017.
Event Venue: Hotel Comwell Borupgaard, Snekkersten , 3070, Denmark

Early Career Researcher Macrocyclic and Supramolecular 91AV (ECR MASC) Meeting 2025

Event dates: 2 July 2025 09:30-19:00
Event summary: ECR MASC 2025 is an excellent opportunity for PhD students as well as postdoctoral and early career researchers to present and discuss their research in the field of supramolecular chemistry.
Event Venue: University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3QR, United Kingdom

17th International conference on materials chemistry (MC17)

Event dates: 7 - 10 July 2025
Event summary: The 'MC' conference series has provided a showcase for materials chemistry for two decades, and is the flagship event of the RSC's Materials 91AV Community
Event Venue: Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Edinburgh , EH3 8EE, United Kingdom

28th International symposium: Synthesis in organic chemistry

Event dates: 21 - 24 July 2025
Event summary: The synthesis in organic chemistry conference is a flagship event for the international organic chemistry community
Event Venue: Homerton College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 8PH, United Kingdom

Polymerisation and depolymerisation chemistry: the second century Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 8 - 10 September 2025
Event summary: The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences.
Event Venue: Trinity College, Oxford, OX1 3BH, United Kingdom

Frontiers in physical chemistry for lignin valorisation Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 10 - 12 September 2025
Event summary: The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

High-entropy alloy nanostructures: from theory to application Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 24 - 26 September 2025
Event summary: The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences.
Event Venue: The 91AV, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom